Types of Leather Finishes
Finishing occurs after the tanning process. Finished leather is treated leather and can include applying pigment which can change the natural color of the leather, or other techniques can be used to change the natural texture or appearance of the leather. Common finishes include full, aniline, patent, pigmented, semi-aniline, metallic, suede, oily, nubuck and waxy. The purpose of any finish is to enhance the natural beauty of the leather. Finished Leather is good for creating more durable products where there may be more contact or wear like shoes, belts, some handbags etc.